Somehow I let another month go by without blogging. oops. I felt like I was repeating myself on the last 2 posts so maybe that's why I have put off updating information. Being a proud mama, I must give updates on the world that is Connor.
Since I found out I was pregnant, I joined a website called babycenter.com. It gives you weekly updates during your pregnancy and then post partum as to milestones for your baby, etc. I have begun to notice that my hercules genius stays about a week ahead of their little weekly update emails. I laugh every time I get my email because it is full of things that Connor has or is accomplishing. This could be so boring for some people, but as I type I picture all the things he is doing.
For example, he has rolled over three times in his crib just before he wakes up for the day. I caught it once in person and once on the monitor, and the third time scared him awake so I ran in there to find him lying on his back. We call him Hercules because he is attempting to pull toys off his playmat (which he did at his Nanny's house one day), he wants to pull up to sit using our hands, and he immediately goes into standing position. I am thinking, Really? Is this the baby, that at just 4 months ago, was so tiny we didn't have clothes that fit him? He is now pushing the limits on his 0-3 month clothes. Which is normal since he is a few days shy of 4 months. Typing that makes my mind race through all of the things that have happened in 4 short months.
Connor has his favorite ways of being put to sleep, his favorite way to be held, his favorite people, and of course he is still lovin mama's milk as seen by his ever growing double chin and baby rolls. Just adorable!! So laughter is something we try to get this child to do daily, and while he does laugh, we have yet to accomplish that big loud belly laugh. We can get him to giggling and chuckling, but it is this deep chuckle. I can't even explain it, it is one of those sweet baby sounds, and it makes us laugh harder when he is grinning ear to ear and can't let that big laugh out. It is too funny.
We introduced the excisaucer a couple weeks ago. Up until this time, C has been too small to really enjoy this awesome toy with lights and buttons and learning activities surrounding. Last night, I put him in there to try to wear him out before bed, and the minute his hiney got in there, he started bouncing and hitting the buttons to make the lights and sounds. I just laughed out loud, and yelled at J "LOOk at our son, he is such a big boy!!". We just sat there giggling at how strong he was sitting there and holding up his head and using his toes to balance. Within a matter of a day or two this child gets so much more amazing.
I know I have doted on and on about the baby, but that's what this blog is all about. For those who don't get to see the lil guy very often, I hope these milestone descriptions give you a glimpse into our world.
Other news: SNOW!! Yes, Snow, like 9 inches of it! J and I lost power on a Thursday afternoon at 2 and the recording told me 6 pm for it to come back on, at 4:30 I called again and the time had been pushed back to 10 pm. Without wanting to take our chances of being stuck in a cold house with baby, we trekked to my mom's house because she still had power. We got all loaded up, and started our 30 min drive which took an hour because of the snow and slush. It was close to 6:30 as we were making it up the first hill to mom's house. Many of you know that first hill that gets you into the subdivision. We made it about 3/4 of the way and started slipping, and the tires wouldn't regain traction. J tried and tried, but we just couldn't get enough speed to power through. We parked in a cul-de-sac, I unbuckled Connor, wrapped 2 blankets around his sleeping body, and we walked the rest of the way up that hill and then onto moms hill to safety and warmth. C didn't have a clue what had happened. It was a fun weekend being at mom's, eating pizza, watching movies and building a snowman. Pics are on her camera so I will try to get some on here soon.
2 Sundays ago, Connor made his first trip to the church nursery. It was so scary, but so fun at the same time. The church has an amazing set up for the babies, and he was taken care of so wonderfully. But 3 days later, someone ended up at the doctors office with RSV. Poor little guy, that was his 2nd dose of the nasty cold, but he is getting better. We put his crib mattress on an incline and got a cool-mist humidifer and it has helped his symptoms tremendously. Through all the snot, coughing and sneezing, my angel was still a s miley happy dude!!Just gotta love him to pieces!
Lastly, we are wanting to move closer to Burleson which will make my drive to work shorter; hence, giving me more time with Connor and more time to run and maybe even time to cook a meal at home! Haha!! I would like to ask you all to pray for this for us. We don't want to jump into a house that's over our head, or make a rash decision. Please pray that God leads us where he wants us to be.
Thank you for sticking through this long blog with me! I will try to make my next post all about pictures since I ran out of time for pics this time, and the majority of the new ones are on mom's camera these days :-)
Love you all! Many blessings until next time...
